I originally contacted Lindsay to give a market value on my property during a separation. Lindsay was honest and thorough, and though I wouldn't be ready to sell for about two more years, she gently kept in touch without any pressure. Throughout that time I truly felt she just wanted to be sure I knew she was available if I needed her services. She set me up with daily email alerts to new properties that might be a good fit for my needs. When it came time for me to sell, I got in touch, and though I was super nervous about next steps, she gave me contact info for a broker who helped me fully understand my financial picture. Then, she walked me through the process of selling - from preparing the listing to setting a price and staging the house for showings. She was flexible and communicative throughout, and confidently reassured me when I got nervous. I felt armed with information and in the driver's seat the whole time. As the showings continued, Lindsay respected my scheduling needs and advocated for showings to minimally disrupt my life.
As I approached buying, she took me to see many houses that might be a good fit for my family. She was honest in each showing about what she thought the pros and cons were of each potential purchase, as well as sharing insight into pricing, neighborhoods, property conditions, etc. Again, I never felt any pressure through this process - her goal seemed only to be to help me understand all my choices and make the one that was right for my family. She consistently answered my questions throughout (even the silliest ones), and was knowledgeable about all the important considerations I should weigh in each home I visited - plumbing, ceilings, furnace age, carpets, and what future costs I may incur - even right down to understanding the needs of my elderly pets and storage solutions.
When my home got an offer, Lindsay negotiated quickly and skillfully, and I felt confident that she had maximized my home's value and took a solid and fair negotiative stance with my buyers. We closed the deal and Lindsay remained constantly in communication as I navigated the intricacies of the inspection and condition-clearing process.
With my home firmly sold, we continued searching for the right home. When I was unsure, Lindsay encouraged me to take my time. When I was excited she was too - but not at the expense of giving me realistic expectations and important considerations for my future. I felt she didn't merely understand the ins and outs of buying and selling a house. She took care to learn my desires and needs for really making my next house a home - the right one for my family. And in purchasing, she again negotiated fiercely but fairly, advising me on expectations, and guiding me through each step with patience. I also feel she maintains a strong reputation and rock-solid connections in the real estate world, as she receives fast responses from all outside parties we've dealt with through the process.
If you want an honest, realistic, compassionate real estate agent who will not hold back in helping you find the next right investment or your forever home, and who will sell your property with confidence and maximum value, Lindsay Christie's the best choice.
